About the role#
The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking a Business Reporter Intern to cover the evolving economy of the Philadelphia region. This role focuses on how business trends impact everyday life. This is a 9-week, paid, full-time internship running from June through August 2026.
What you'll do#
- Report on breaking news across a range of business topics, collaborating with reporters and editors across the newsroom.
- Identify and develop follow-up stories to deepen and advance initial coverage.
- Monitor social media and other platforms to track local conversations and integrate them into reporting.
- Aggregate relevant regional news stories, focusing on advancing the narrative and adding value.
- Use social media as a reporting tool and a platform for audience engagement.
- Complete a final capstone project summarizing key experiences and takeaways.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited college or university.
- Status as a rising junior, senior, recent graduate, or current graduate student in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Experience working for a college news outlet; prior professional internship experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of digital media platforms and audience engagement strategies.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to journalistic ethics.
- Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to learn new tools, formats, and reporting techniques.
- Curiosity and interest in sports, culture, and community impact.
- Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and collaborative newsroom.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The term is for Summer 2026.
